There is a 40-day war between these two photos

The Change of Volodomir Zelensky

The President of Ukraine one day before the start of the war on February 23 (left) and March 4.

Photo: -/AP/President Of Ukraine via ZUMA Press Wire Service/dpa

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There are 40 days between February 23rd and April 4th. Not long, usually.

If you look at footage of the Ukrainian President’s visit to the badly damaged Bucha on Monday and one of Volodymyr Zelensky shortly before the outbreak of war, it quickly becomes clear that 40 days in a war can seem like several years.

The pictures of the Ukrainian President give an idea of ​​how much this crisis, which lasted one and a half months, affected, burdened and marked him.

At that time Selenski was still working as an actor. Here in “Servant of the People”.

(Photo: obs)

Zelensky on March 19, 2019 just before the recording of his comedy show.

(Photo: Brendan Hoffman/Getty Images)

February 23, one day before the Russian invasion: there is a neatly dressed man. Black suit, black tie, white shirt. The 44-year-old brushed his hair properly and shaved his beard. He stands upright, looks proud, self-confident.

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Zelenskiy is waiting for the arrival of the Presidents of Lithuania and Poland on February 23.

(Photo: imago images/ZUMA Wire)

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